BrochRando 08 Sorniot, Lac inférieur FRTables de pique-niqueCes tables de pique-nique, qui appartiennent à la cabane de Sorniot, assurent une vue imprenable sur les Alpes valaisannes.Cours d'eauCe ruisseau, qui se trouve pratiquement au milieu du chemin, est un coin d'eau idéal pour se rafraîchir.Parking de l’ÉriéPendant les mois de juin, juillet et août, un bus navette au départ de Fully (place du Petit Pont) permet de rejoindre l’Érié. Ces courses se font sur demande, c'est pourquoi une réservation est obligatoire.
Informations auprès de Fully Tourisme : www.fullytourisme.chPanneau didactiqueLe gardiennage de la cabane de Sorniot, qui se trouve à 2'064 m d'altitude, se fait de fin juin à fin septembre et celui de la cabane du Demècre, qui se situe à 2'361 m d'altitude, du mois de juillet au mois de septembre. La cabane du Fenestral, classée parmi les cinq cabanes les plus spectaculaires de Suisse, a des gardiens de fin juin à début octobre.Creux de BransonCette cuvette s'appelle le Creux de Branson comme le nom du premier hameau à l'ouest de Fully.PanoramaCette carte montre les différents sommets et montagnes des Alpes valaisannes.Place de pique-niqueLes promeneurs peuvent pique-niquer près du parking de l’Érié.Panneau didactiqueL'alpage de Sorniot est habité par les vaches dès le début juillet et c'est à cette période que sont fabriqués le fromage et le sérac de Sorniot.RuisseauCheminCol de La BlèSitué à 2'133 m d'altitude, ce col correspond au point culminant de la balade.Panneau didactiqueIl existe différentes randonnées à faire au départ de l’Érié : le tour du Grand Chavalard, le sommet du Grand Chavalard, le tour des Muverans, le tour du Portail et la Dent de Morcles. On retrouve également plusieurs gîtes et cabanes, notamment la cabane de Sorniot, la cabane du Demècre, la cabane du Fénestral et le gîte de Lui d'Août.ÉpilobeLes fleurs les plus basses sur le racème commencent à s'ouvrir en premier. Puis elles fanent et c'est au tour des fleurs du dessus de s'ouvrir, ainsi de suite jusqu'au sommet du racème. Parfois, alors que les fleurs du bas de la plante se transforment déjà en graines, celles du sommet ne sont pas encore ouvertes.
L'épilobe peut être utilisée comme antibactérien pour désinfecter des blessures.MarmottePrenez le temps d’observer, vous aurez peut-être la chance d’apercevoir quelques marmottes.Le Portail de FullyLe portail est constitué de dolomies, roches qui se sont formées dans des eaux peu profondes et très chaudes. Il s’agit de l'un des premiers dépôts sédimentaires de l’ère secondaire, du temps où la Pangée se déchire et la mer Théthys s’ouvre (c'est la séparation des continents).Chemin pour le lac supérieurCe chemin mène au lac supérieur de Sorniot, qui se trouve derrière le barrage. Il faut compter environ 10 minutes depuis la cabane pour atteindre le lac supérieur de Fully, appelé "Grand lac".Vue sur la Pierre AvoiTout au long de la balade, on peut apercevoir la Pierre Avoi (2'743 m), ce qui signifie pointu en patois (Avouè). Il s’agit donc de la Montagne pointue. Cette montagne domine la commune de Saxon. Par déformation, les gens l'appelle la Pierre-à-Voir.
Le sommet est accessible par le côté sud-est aux randonneurs non sujets au vertige grâce à des équipements (échelles, chaînes). Sa découpe naturelle donne l'impression d'orteils qui pointent vers le ciel.Chapelle de SorniotLa chapelle a été construite en 1984 et est dédiée à St-Bernard de Menthon et à Notre-Dame des Neiges.
Anecdote amusante, la cloche de la chapelle était auparavant en plaine, elle rappelait en classe les enfants du collège du quartier de "Vers-l’Eglise".Vue sur le CatogneLe Catogne est une montagne atypique des Alpes suisses avec ses 2'598 m d'altitude. Elle est isolée et donne l'impression d'être un volcan coincé entre le Val d’Entremont et la Vallée du Rhône.
La balade est rude à cause de ses chemins pentus, ses pierriers instables et son absence de source d’eau. Mais une fois au sommet, la récompense s’offre à vous avec une vue incroyable !Cabane de SorniotLa cabane de Sorniot, située à 2'064 m d'altitude, a été construite en 1969. En août 2009, l'inauguration de la cabane actuelle a eu lieu. Durant les périodes de gardiennage, une restauration à la carte est proposée à midi et un menu est servi par le gardien le soir. La cabane a été spécialement aménagée pour accueillir les familles et les groupes. La cabane est équipée de WC, de douches (payantes), de l'eau courante et de l'électricité.Vue sur le ChavalardLe Chavalard, avec ses 2'898 m, surplombe la commune de Fully.
Son sommet se mérite : il faut un effort certain pour atteindre le royaume du bouquetin et du gypaète. Mais une fois arrivé, quelle vue à couper le souffle sur les Alpes et la Vallée du Rhône.Colonie de SorniotLa colonie de Sorniot date de 1932. Chaque année, en été, la colonie de Sorniot accueille 150 enfants, de 8 à 15 ans, répartis sur cinq semaines de juillet à août.Lac de SorniotVue sur le "Petit lac" et les chalets qui peuplent le Creux. Au-dessus se trouve le pierrier dans lequel on peut apercevoir le sentier qui mène au sommet du Grand Chavalard.
Attention, seuls les randonneurs chevronnés peuvent s'aventurer au sommet de cette montagne !TéléphériqueLa vue depuis le col de Sorniot, situé à 2'053 m d'altitude, sur la plaine est remarquable et le panorama de montagnes spectaculaire.TéléphériqueLe téléphérique, aujourd'hui hors de fonction, relie les Garettes à Sorniot. Il servait de transport de marchandises et de matériel.RuisseauUne multitude de ruisseaux dévalent les pentes du Chavalard pour se jeter dans le lac inférieur de Fully.
Selon la saison et la météo, ces ruisseaux peuvent complètement s’assécher.Barrage de SorniotAltitude : 2139 mètres
Construction : 1912
Mise en service : 1914
Type : barrage-poids
Hauteur : 14 mètres
Couronnement : 110 mètres
Retenue : 4,2 mio m3
Surface : 22 ha
Bassin versant : 4,9 km2Les écuries et la fromagerieSorniot est un alpage d'altitude. La fromagerie produit du fromage mais également du beurre et du sérac que les randonneurs peuvent se procurer à la cabane de Sorniot. Les vaches quittent l'alpage de Randonnaz au début du mois de juillet, après y avoir passé plusieurs semaines, pour monter à l'alpage de Sorniot.Début du sentierCe sentier est praticable de mi-juin à octobre, selon les conditions d'enneigement.ParavalanchesOuvrage colossal, construit entre 1985 et 1995.Petit lac de SorniotVue sur le lac inférieur de Sorniot, appelé "Petit lac", et le Creux, formé d'anciennes écuries transformées en chalets d'habitation.BrochRando 08 Sorniot, Lac inférieur 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